C.S 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) As most of you know we have a dj pool here comprising of 8 djs , we have all been working together for the last 4 years and the thing really worked. I have been cutting down the club djing due to ill health (going deaf amongst oher things ) and have only been gigging every other week for the last couple of months. I should have stopped completely in July but one of our djs went down with testicular cancer and i was carrying on until he came back because he was to continue the dj pool and i wanted to make sure his future was secured. Just been called and told that he died at 6 oclock this evening ,28 years old. His name was Kim Johansen and he was a rare talent , he came from a tiny town just about on the arctic circle , (a town where both eskie and i played in the late 80s) and at the age of 18 he moved to the second largest city in Norway, Trondheim, where he became an established, hard house ,trance dj which he continued doing until he moved north again and started with our dj pool. His mixing was astounding on both vinyl and cd and he was willing to use a mic and get out among the crowd, working clubs and mobile gigs with the same high level of proffesionalism and reliability. He was in short our towns djing future. Unfortunately he did not even know he had cancer until he collapsed in March this year and was diagnosed as having testicular cancer which had spread up his spine and formed a tumour on the brain. After numerous rounds of chemo and operations he texted me last week saying he felt awful but was now finished with his treatments and was on his way back. Unfortunately that wasnt to be and tonight his heart stopped beating, we think he had been told he had more cancer and his body gave up. What a waste, A great loss, may he rest in peace. Edited October 17, 2006 by C.S I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Terrible, terrible shame Chris. My thoughts are with you and his friends and family. [insert quirky comment] Link to post Share on other sites
andyw 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 sorry to hear that chris,it's never easy to lose someone you know when they are so young. andy Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Bloody hell. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/sad.gif He hadn't even really started out on the road of life at that age - far too young to die. There's an important lesson in there for the lads.... Link to post Share on other sites
EdBray 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) Sorry to hear that Chris. It was obvious during our meeting the esteem you held him in. It's always sad when a young life is lost, all the more so to a disease such as cancer as the months/years prior to the death are filled with such pain and suffering. Just reinforces the need to live your lives to the full whilst you are able. Edited October 17, 2006 by EdBray Eddie <a href="http://www.vibrant-sounds.co.uk" title="Vibrant Sounds Mobile Disco & Karaoke DJ Ed Bray Eddie Bray eddiebray plymouth devon weddings birthdays parties mobilediscoplymouth" "mobile disco plymouth">www.vibrant-sounds.co.uk</a> <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>PAFC Pride of DEVON</span> C'mon U Greens Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Really sad news Chris. Link to post Share on other sites
Eskie 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Life can sometimes seem so cruel http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/sad.gif Awful news Chris, but unfortunately these things do seem to happen and we just have to carry on. Chin up mate, at least the only blessing is that he's no longer in pain. Anthony Winyard Entertainment www.awe-dj.co.uk, Entertaining London & the South-East! Click here to LIKE The Funky Penguin on Facebook. www.facebook.com/awe.dj Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thanks guys, special thanks to Steve Mitchell who sent some LFC supporter stuff for him earlier this year. I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
brianmole 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Very sad. Sorry to hear this Chris. Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Please accept my deepest sympathy... Cancer is a terible Illnes.. Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I remember you posting about him some months ago, and speaking of the hope and courage that he had in fighting the disease, and it seemed that he kept this right until the end and never gave up. We speak of heroes on the football field and TV, but I think its Kim, and other like him, who show true courage in real life adversity who really deserve the title. Sincere Condolences Link to post Share on other sites
dj.silver 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Terrible terrible shame, you know what they say about the young, at that tender age he must have been GOOD! My thoughts are with you. I once read about the evils of heavy drinking ................ so I've stopped reading COPYWIGHT: Elmer Fudd 1956, All wights wesewved. Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo55 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 It's a terrible loss when you lose someone you know well to cancer. Chin up and remember how he lived. Jimbo Digital Fusion Entertainments Bose L1 system user. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I think we all know someone who has been touched by this terrible illness. 28 is such a young age. Sincere condolences. A sad day. Link to post Share on other sites
shakermaker 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Sorry to hear about this. Not sure what else to say to be honest. Shakermaker Promotions Indie / Rock & Alternative Specialist (But I can cater for everything else too). Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 This is the first post I`v read today and I literally feel sick now, especially as I read on and learnt this was the guy I sent some Liverpool stuff over for. A sad time for you Chris and his family. As Eskie says the pain has gone now. Remember Kim, You`ll never walk alone. Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
jamminroadshow 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Sad News. Cancer often takes people far to soon <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
ross@rds 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 sorry to hear about that mate great lost to the dj world our thoughts are with his friends and family. Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Audio Man 21 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 my deepest regards go to you chris, and his family and friends.. Sounds to me, that he was a great asset to our industry, and he will be remembered for that! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 RIP DJ Kim Link to post Share on other sites
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